Four arrested in chain-snatching case in Cuddalore
Mandarakuppam police arrested four individuals involved in a chain-snatching incident in Periyakurichi. Authorities recovered stolen cash, jewelry, and vehicles used during the commission of the crimes.
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The recovery of stolen assets and the arrest of repeat offenders contribute to local public safety and law enforcement efficacy.
Four persons were arrested by the Mandarakuppam police on Tuesday in a chain-snatching case reported in Periyakurichi near Neyveli on July 17.
The police also recovered ₹4.2 lakh in cash, silver chain and anklets, two motorcycle and two mobile phones from the accused.
The police said R. Rajeshwari, 45, of Vadalur was riding a two-wheeler to Vriddhachalam on Friday when unidentified men snatched her gold chain and fled the scene..
Following her complaint, the Mandarakuppam police launched an investigation and nabbed S. Sabarinathan, 23, of Madurai, A. Ravikannan, 23, of Pattukottai and C. Surya, 24, of Karaikudi. The trio admitted to committing the chain-snatching and confessed to similar robberies at Jayankondam in Ariyalur district and Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district.
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